By Tiffany Denny, Case Facilitator
One of my favorite people to visit is Kalpana, or as she is known by friends, ‘Kalpy’. She is one of the most kind, thoughtful and sweet individuals I have ever met. She can put a smile on anyone’s face and make their day. Her positive attitude and her love for community is always the highlight of my day.
Life to the Fullest
Kalpy has been a Compass client for 17 years and she always lives every day to the fullest. She loves to take walks, window shop at the mall and talk on the phone. If there is an event, party or a dance- she is there! Each week she prepares a ‘to-do’ list of activities she would like to do and places she would like to go. This list can include anything from a trip to the mall to items she wishes to get at the grocery store.
She Knows What She Wants
Kalpy is a woman that knows what she wants out of each day. If Kalpy has your phone number, she will call you to keep in touch because she cherishes her friends and family very much. Kalpy enjoys being an aunt to her two nieces and helping to babysit them.
Exploring
Over the last year, Kalpy and her mother have enjoyed traveling and exploring new places. She has visited Arizona, Beverly Hills and Lake Tahoe. She is especially excited to visit India with her mother at the end of 2024.
Embodying Community
Kalpy best embodies the Compass value of ‘Community’. She loves to be social and will jump at the opportunity to do so. Kalpy enjoys going to Day Program 3 days per week and loves being able to see her friends and the staff again. The other 2 days, she continues to participate in virtual program and enjoys working on the art activities with her caregivers. Kalpy also attends RADD activities and enjoys going out to eat with her roommate
Roomie
Kalpy lives with a roommate, Christina, who is also a member of the Compass family. They enjoy going to Starbucks, having Hallmark movie nights in their living room (with popcorn and sparkling cider) and attending every Compass party and event together.